Paralegal at Vaco, LLC
Orlando, FL
About the Job
Vaco is hiring for a Paralegal in Oralndo
This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity in a fast-growing firm
Overview:
Paralegals are assigned to perform billable tasks in support of one or more lawyers
Each paralegal is also responsible to the entire firm and may be required to perform tasks for any firm member
Each paralegal has the responsibility to serve the clients of the firm to the best of his/her ability
Each paralegal shall keep records describing work performed for each client and time expended for each matter during the work day
Paralegals may be asked to perform the following, including, but not limited to:Conducting fact investigation and analysis
Conducting background investigation for parties and/or witnesses
Obtaining photographs; documents, and physical evidence from third-parties
Analyzing and summarizing documentary evidence, including preparation of chronologies, preparation of non-party discovery requests such as subpoenas, notices of deposition, records requests, authorizations, etc.
Summarizing depositions and medical documentary evidence
Analyzing billing documentary evidence
Preparing trial notebooks, mediation notebooks, and/or deposition notebooks
Organizing and preparing exhibits, witness data, and legal authority
Qualifications include:3 + years of experience in insurance defense litigation is a plus.
Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a litigation team.
Must possess excellent organization skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to operate well under pressure with minimal supervision.
Must be highly motivated.
Experience should include:Assisting attorney(s) in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions; drafting legal documents such as subpoenas and pleadings
Assisting in case analysis meeting all applicable deadlines
E-filing with both State and Federal Courts
Summarizing medical and billing records
Summarizing depositions, and managing cases from inception to completion.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity in a fast-growing firm
Overview:
Paralegals are assigned to perform billable tasks in support of one or more lawyers
Each paralegal is also responsible to the entire firm and may be required to perform tasks for any firm member
Each paralegal has the responsibility to serve the clients of the firm to the best of his/her ability
Each paralegal shall keep records describing work performed for each client and time expended for each matter during the work day
Paralegals may be asked to perform the following, including, but not limited to:Conducting fact investigation and analysis
Conducting background investigation for parties and/or witnesses
Obtaining photographs; documents, and physical evidence from third-parties
Analyzing and summarizing documentary evidence, including preparation of chronologies, preparation of non-party discovery requests such as subpoenas, notices of deposition, records requests, authorizations, etc.
Summarizing depositions and medical documentary evidence
Analyzing billing documentary evidence
Preparing trial notebooks, mediation notebooks, and/or deposition notebooks
Organizing and preparing exhibits, witness data, and legal authority
Qualifications include:3 + years of experience in insurance defense litigation is a plus.
Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a litigation team.
Must possess excellent organization skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to operate well under pressure with minimal supervision.
Must be highly motivated.
Experience should include:Assisting attorney(s) in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions; drafting legal documents such as subpoenas and pleadings
Assisting in case analysis meeting all applicable deadlines
E-filing with both State and Federal Courts
Summarizing medical and billing records
Summarizing depositions, and managing cases from inception to completion.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
